Deep Crimson is a medium-dark, vivid shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #AD0023, which equals rgb(173, 0, 35) in RGB and hsl(348, 100%, 34%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M100 Y80 K32, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#AD0023 - RGB
173, 0, 35 - HSL
348°, 100%, 34% - CMYK
0, 100, 80, 32 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-dark, vivid
About Deep Crimson
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in white is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.50:1. Its complementary color is #00AD8B.
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Deep Crimson color codes
| HEX | #AD0023 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(173, 0, 35) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 100%, 34%) |
| HSV | 348°, 100%, 68% |
| CMYK | 0%, 100%, 80%, 32% |
| Decimal | 11337763 |
Shades and tints of Deep Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F1D5DA - 100
#E4AAB6 - 200
#D68091 - 300
#C8556C - 400
#BB2B48 - 500
#AD0023 - 600
#90001D - 700
#730017 - 800
#570012 - 900
#3A000C - 950
#1D0006
Color harmonies for Deep Crimson
- Complementary
#00AD8B≈ Deep Teal - Analogous −30°
#AD0079≈ Deep Rose - Analogous +30°
#AD3400≈ Deep Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#23AD00≈ Deep Leaf - Triadic +240°
#0023AD≈ Deep Sapphire - Split 150°
#00AD34≈ Deep Emerald - Split 210°
#0079AD≈ Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Deep Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Deep Crimson | Aa | 7.50:1 | AAA (excellent) |
| Black text on Deep Crimson | Aa | 2.80:1 | Fails |
CSS code for Deep Crimson
background-color: #AD0023;color: #AD0023;background-color: rgb(173, 0, 35);background-color: hsl(348, 100%, 34%);:root { --color-deep-crimson: #AD0023; }class="bg-[#AD0023]"Colors similar to Deep Crimson
- Deep Ruby
#AD0034 - Deep Cardinal
#AD0011 - Carmine
#960018 - Deep Bright Cardinal
#9C111F - Deep Bright Crimson
#9C112D - Deep Bright Red
#9C1111 - Deep Carmine
#AD0045 - Deep Red
#AD0000 - Medium Dark Bright Cardinal
#C11527 - Deep Bright Ruby
#9C113B - Medium Dark Bright Red
#C11515 - Medium Dark Bright Crimson
#C11538
More red shades
- Dusty Ruby
#996675 - Medium Light Dusty Ruby
#A97E8B - Light Dusty Ruby
#BA97A1 - Darkest Crimson
#33000A - Very Dark Crimson
#5C0012 - Dark Crimson
#85001B - Medium Dark Crimson
#D6002B - Pure Crimson
#FF0033 - Medium Light Crimson
#FF2954 - Light Crimson
#FF5274 - Darkest Bright Crimson
#2E050D
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Deep Crimson?
The HEX code for Deep Crimson is #AD0023.
What is the RGB value of Deep Crimson?
Deep Crimson has an RGB value of 173, 0, 35 (rgb(173, 0, 35)). In HSL it is 348°, 100%, 34%.
What text color should I use on Deep Crimson?
Use white text on Deep Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 7.50:1 and black text has 2.80:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Deep Crimson?
The complementary color of Deep Crimson is #00AD8B. Analogous colors #AD0079 and #AD3400 also pair well.